Raiders rookies make up a remarkable class

NFL DRAFT REVISITED

Published 4:00 am, Saturday, January 1, 2011

Cleveland Browns quarterback Colt McCoy (12) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Cleveland Browns during their NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010, in Cleveland.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Colt McCoy (12) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Cleveland Browns during their NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010, in Cleveland.

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Oakland Raiders wide receiver Jacoby Ford (12) scores on a 71-yard run against the Denver Broncos in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 19, 2010.

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Jacoby Ford (12) scores on a 71-yard run against the Denver Broncos in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 19, 2010.

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Raiders rookies make up a remarkable class

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The last time the Raiders and Chiefs squared off, Nov. 7, it was a rookie showcase. Oakland receiver Jacoby Ford had a 94-yard kickoff return for a touchdown and 148 second-half receiving yards, which fueled the 23-20 win. Kansas City safety Eric Berry had two sacks, and tight end Tony Moeaki had six catches for 63 yards.

Which got us to thinking. What if the 2010 NFL draft was held today, knowing what we know now? We enlisted the help of five current and former NFL scouts and had a do-over, and found that the Raiders essentially came away with four 2010 first-round picks and the Chiefs two.

"(Our) group collectively has been exceptional," Raiders coach Tom Cable said, "and I think they certainly have exceeded expectations. You always say you hope you had a nice draft, but this proved it."

Hindsight is 20-20 in this case, but here is the Chronicle's 2010 redraft.

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